The entire modern software procurement process, step by step
Effective procurement management means something different in the age of SaaS. Getting by with spreadsheets is no longer effective and can cost more ...
Better manage SaaS vendors with one of these supplier management models
If your organization has prioritized improving supplier performance and management, it’s important to know where to start, what frameworks and ...
What our $150M Series B means for the future of SaaS buying, and for you
I’m proud to announce that we’ve raised a $150M Series B funding round, co-led by return investor Craft Ventures and new investor SoftBank Vision ...
Indirect procurement: How to improve this crucial business function
If your finance team is like most, a good deal of time goes into trying to control costs. As the price of goods and services increases, the need to ...
Embracing an enablement mindset in your Procurement practice
We all know getting a good price is important. But if you ask the best minds in modern Procurement, the bottom line isn’t everything. Often, the ...
How to write a service-level agreement (with template)
A service-level agreement (SLA) is a contract between two parties that defines the deliverables, obligations, and expectations of each party. SLAs ...
What is a SaaS buying platform, and does your company need one?
If your company is growing, department heads and employees are likely starting to ask how they can procure their own software solutions. Or worse, ...
The guide to vendor management systems
Key takeaways: Vendor management systems and software manage and organize supplier information, while automating the entire lifecycle from screening ...
The guide to SaaS pricing models
Key takeaways: Flat-rate, freemium, feature, per-user, per-active-user, and tiered pricing are some of the most common pricing models offered today. ...
The complete guide to procurement in business
Key takeaways: Procurement in business is the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services that enable the business to function. Procurement can be ...
How to practice cost avoidance when buying software
Often, a procurement department touts its ability to save money. Procurement professionals are savvy negotiators, knowledgeable in the benchmarks and ...
The difference between software sourcing and software procurement
Sourcing and procurement are valuable practices for saving money, supporting supply chain management, and ensuring a competitive advantage when ...
What is maverick spend, and 5 ways to avoid it
While it’s good to be a maverick in some situations, the company bank account isn’t the place for it. Yet every day, thousands of dollars disappear ...
How to negotiate a software contract
Whether you’re the SaaS buyer or the seller, most people still consider negotiation a battle. When talking about negotiating the terms of a software ...
SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: A conversation with IT leader A.J. Soria
Though SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications have their differences, they’re more similar than one might think. For example, both are significant for ...